Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table)

As a Chef Instructor, Savory at Sur La Table, you are the in-store expert and advocate for all things savory cooking. You deliver #bestincenter service, a company-wide standard for excellence in service, by sharing specialized knowledge in culinary techniques, cooking fundamentals, and personalized instruction that supports all company initiatives. The Chef Instructor, Savory plays a key role in inspiring a love for cooking while driving sales of cookware, cutlery, and kitchen tools through hands-on savory classes and engaging culinary instruction.

Responsibilities

Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty; Deliver exceptional in-store culinary experiences focused on savory cooking classes; Communicate technical cooking concepts and savory techniques in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner; Maintain expert knowledge of products by engaging in training and seeking additional resources; Drive sales by upholding kitchen standards, encouraging second class sign-ups, and promoting retail items; Deliver class revenue goals by ensuring high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates; Meet or exceed culinary program goals measured by KPIs such as second-class sign-ups, retail culinary product sales, and guest feedback; Assist in setup and breakdown of classes including mise en place, prepping ingredients, and cleaning workstations; Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment; Assist with restocking and maintaining kitchen supplies; Ensure compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations; Properly handle tools, ingredients, and kitchen equipment; Maintain inventory levels and control supply and culinary expenses; May handle liquor, wine, and beer in compliance with regulations; Ensure store safety and cleanliness; Adhere to wage and hour laws and record time worked according to policy; Model and ensure adherence to Sur La Table policies and SOPs

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment; 1-2 years of kitchen operations experience; Valid Food Manager Certification; Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences; Ability to remain standing for up to 4 hours at a time; Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs; Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice to have

A degree in culinary arts is preferred; Extensive culinary experience and demonstrated technical proficiency may be considered in lieu of formal education